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The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 2

Five years later.

At the train station in Starhaven.

Thalassa, with several packages of all sizes slung over her shoulder, was in a hurry.

Right behind her were four adorable children who waddled along like little penguins. The children were so good-looking that they attracted a lot of attention.

Thalassa's mother, Evelyn, grumbled, "I'm running ragged chasing after you all day, and I can't remember the last time I had a real rest. You sure do pop out babies like rabbits, giving me four grandkids in one go. I'm stuck babysitting all the time, with no time for fun. Just look at my clothes, they're all worn out. Who wears stuff like this nowadays?”

Five years ago, even the sow they used to keep wouldn't have been able to produce this many piglets.

Thalassa, weighed down by her luggage and panting with exertion, responded, "Mom, I appreciate it. I'll buy you new clothes as soon as I have some money."

Thalassa's trip back to Starhaven was to find a better-paying job. Supporting four kids was a heavy task for the two of them.

Five years ago, she lost her innocence on a stormy night. She wanted to retrieve the pendant and find him, but the old house collapsed suddenly. She narrowly escaped death as she was standing right under a hole in the roof. Three months later, she was shocked to find out that she was pregnant.

Her life was in shambles, and she wanted to find the man and hold him accountable. But the pendant he left behind was smashed under the rubble, probably reduced to dust. She searched for a long time but found nothing. Without no clues and being unable to remember the man's face, finding him was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

She was heartbroken and wanted to abort the baby, but in the end, she chose to keep it, quit school, and went home to have the baby.

Since then, she'd been blessed with four adorable children. Although her life was tough, it was also filled with joy and she had given up on finding the man.

In a competitive city like Starhaven, without a degree, making money was hard.

Evelyn looked very unhappy. "You can't even earn enough for the kids' meals, how are you going to afford stuff for me? Look at me, taking care of four kids and lugging around luggage. I'm beat!”

"Granny, I'll help you with the bags," Atticus said.

Atticus was a handsome little boy. He looked cool but was considerate when it was needed. He took the water bottle from Evelyn's bag and shared it with his siblings. This could lighten granny's load.

"Granny, thank you. I'll give you a back rub when we get home," Dorian said gently.

Dorian was a very attractive boy with shining eyes and delicate skin. Although he was a boy, he looked like a cute girl.

"Granny, I'll give you a massage," Elowen also joined in. She had big eyes with long eyelashes. Her pudgy cheeks made her look very cute, like a doll.

"Granny, I want to cook for you," Sophia's clear eyes were full of positivity. She wore a baseball cap, looking very cool.

The words of the four little ones were filled with childlike innocence. Hearing all this, Thalassa felt as if her heart was being melted by these little ones. Her fatigue disappeared instantly, leaving only motivation.

Her four children were Atticus, Dorian, Elowen, and Sophia.

Their names were all meaningful.

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